What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Moscow?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Moscow is to bus which costs RUB 8500 - RUB 11000 and takes 2 days 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Moscow?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Moscow is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs RUB 17000 - RUB 49000.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Moscow?

No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Moscow. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Метро «Китай-город» via Tashkent bus station, Kazan Stolichnyy Bus station and Метро «Рязанский проспект». The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Moscow?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Moscow. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Kazansky Railway Terminal via Petropavlovsk and Kurgan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Almaty to Moscow?

The distance between Almaty and Moscow is 3169 km. The road distance is 3842.2 km.

How do I travel from Almaty to Moscow without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty to Moscow without a car is to train via Kurgan which takes 2 days 14h and costs RUB 8000 - RUB 34000.

How long does it take to get from Almaty to Moscow?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Almaty to Moscow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Moscow bus from?

Almaty to Moscow bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Moscow train from?

Almaty to Moscow train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train, bus or fly from Almaty to Moscow?

The best way to get from Almaty to Moscow is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs RUB 17000 - RUB 49000. Alternatively, you can train via Kurgan, which costs RUB 8000 - RUB 34000 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also bus, which costs RUB 8500 - RUB 11000 and takes 2 days 18h.

Where does the Almaty to Moscow bus arrive?

Almaty to Moscow bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Tashkent bus station.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Moscow?

Moscow is 2h behind Almaty. It is currently 3:46 PM in Almaty and 1:46 PM in Moscow.

Where does the Almaty to Moscow train arrive?

Almaty to Moscow train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Petropavlovsk station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Moscow?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Moscow is 3842 km. It takes approximately 46h 16m to drive from Almaty to Moscow.

Almaty to Moscow - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

How to get fromAlmaty to Moscow

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 9 ways to get from Almaty to Moscow by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Moscow Vnukovo
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane ALA - VKO
8h 27m
₽17,471–48,572
Train via Kurgan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Petropavlovsktrain
2. Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Kurgantrain
3. Take the train from Kurgan to Kazansky Railway Terminaltrain
2d 14h
₽8,247–33,182
Bus
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus 407
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Kazan Stolichnyy Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kazan Stolichnyy Bus station to Moscow Kotelniki Bus Stationbus
2d 18h
₽8,710–10,533
Drive 3,842.2 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Moscowcar 3,842.2 km
46h 16m
₽26,512–38,294
Fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)plane ALA - SVO
8h 32m
₽12,413–49,574
Fly to Domodedovo International Airport
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Domodedovo International Airport (DME)plane ALA - DME
10h 41m
₽12,917–51,476
Fly to Zhukovsky International Airport
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA)plane ALA - ZIA
11h 48m
₽13,270–52,572
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Saratov 1 Passtrain 007Р
2. Take the bus from Saratov to Moscow Yuzhniye Vorota bus stationbus 338
3d 6h
₽19,402–35,020
Train
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Turksibtrain 077Т / ...
2. Take the train from Turksib to Paveletsky Rail Terminaltrain 317
3d 7h
₽21,113–42,447

Almaty to Moscow by train

2Weekly Trains

3d 7hAverage Duration

₽21,113Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Almaty to Moscow.

Launch map view

Distance: 3,168.8 km
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Moscow, Russia?

SCAT and Uzbekistan fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almaty 2 to Kazansky Railway Terminal via Petropavlovsk and Kurgan in around 2d 14h.

Airlines